Hero Profile
McGregor
Ironclad General,
McGregor, also known as the "Ironclad General," is an Ultra Rare (UR) missile tank hero who becomes available in Season 2.
Rarity:
UR
Hero Vehicle Type:
Missile
Specialty:
Defense
Combat Snapshot
Verified DataDamage Type:
Physical Damage
Attack:
13.6K
HP:
854.9K
Defense:
3.3K
March Size:
350
Tags
Description
McGregor is a verified Ultra Rare (UR) missile hero with Tank specialty and Physical Damage listed on the source page.
His referenced base stats are 13.6K Attack, 854.9K HP, 3.3K Defense, and 350 March Size.
Skills
Forward Rush
Auto AttackCharge forward with a physical attack that scales through repeated damage upgrades.
Additional Effects
- Deals 30% Extra Damage.
- Increase Additional Damage to 70%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 120%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 185%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 270%.
HP Boost
PassivePassively increases McGregor's health and defensive resilience.
Additional Effects
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
Unyielding Heart
Tactics (Debuffs)Trigger an unyielding tactics debuff that strengthens his counter-defense pattern.
Additional Effects
- Effect duration increased to 6 seconds.
- Counterattack Damage +15%.
- Effect duration increased to 7 seconds.
- Front-row units also receive Counter Defense state.
- Counterattack Damage +15%.
Recommended Gear
Early blue gear should usually stay at level 0. Upgrade Ore is scarce, so the best value comes from shifting investment into the first strong epic pieces instead of over-upgrading temporary equipment.
M4-A Porcupine Armor
McGregor gets the best immediate value from true tank stats, so this is one of his cleanest early epic priorities for health, defense, and damage reduction.
M4-A Seahawk Radar
A strong companion to Porcupine Armor that reinforces his supportive frontline role without wasting ore on attack-biased gear he does not really need.
M3 Armor
If you need a bridge piece before epics arrive, armor is the safest blue option. Keep it at level 0 and move on fast.
M3 Data Chip
This is fine as a temporary health filler, but it should never become a meaningful investment target for a hero who wants late-game defensive epics.
Strengths
Missile Frontline Synergy
McGregor fits most naturally beside other missile heroes, where his utility and survivability help the whole formation hold shape more effectively.
Useful Taunt Utility
His control pattern gives him a real team-facing job: redirect pressure, buy time, and make life easier for the backline damage dealers he protects.
Strong Defensive Support Profile
McGregor is not just a stat stick. He works as a support tank who improves formation stability when a missile team needs a second real frontliner.
Good Anti-Aircraft Fit
Because missile lineups pressure aircraft well, McGregor becomes especially useful in matchups where that strategic triangle matters.
Weaknesses
Not A Solo Tank
McGregor is much better as a secondary or support tank than as the only frontline anchor. Asking him to carry the whole front row is where he starts to crack.
Missile Team Dependent
He is worth much more inside an actual missile shell. Outside of that context, the value proposition gets a lot thinner.
Defensive Build Required
Trying to gear McGregor offensively wastes what makes him useful. He really wants a defensive setup to justify his roster slot.
Upgrade Timing Matters
He is not a high-priority universal tank, so heavy investment before the rest of your missile core is ready can easily be premature.
Performance Tips
Role Clarity - Secondary Tank
Treat McGregor as a support defender who works beside a sturdier primary frontline, not as the one hero expected to absorb everything alone.
Best Gear Choices
Lean into health, defense, and damage reduction first. Attack-oriented gear does much less for him than proper tank items do.
Skill Prioritization
Upgrade the parts of his kit that improve taunt uptime, mitigation, and frontline staying power before worrying about any offensive angle.
Upgrade Only With Missile Intent
McGregor becomes a lot easier to justify once a true missile team is forming around him. Until then, keep his investment measured.
Conclusion
McGregor is not the tank you build for solo heroics. He is the one you build when a Missile-focused squad needs a disciplined secondary frontliner who can redirect pressure and stabilize the formation. Used that way, he becomes a meaningful support tank instead of a confused hybrid.
FAQ
Should I upgrade McGregor early?
Usually no. He is most worth building once your missile lineup is taking shape, not before your core damage and frontline priorities are settled.
Which gear is best for McGregor?
Defensive epics like M4-A Porcupine Armor and M4-A Seahawk Radar are the best fit because they reinforce the job he is actually meant to do.
What enemies is McGregor strong against?
He is especially useful in missile-centered teams that are trying to pressure aircraft-heavy opposition while maintaining a safer frontline.
How does McGregor's Unyielding Heart skill work?
It strengthens his taunt-and-protection role by helping redirect enemy focus and making it easier for allied damage dealers to operate safely behind him.
